How To Get Rid Of Dizziness After Waking Up

Dizziness occurring after you wake up can set the tone for the day. You may feel tired, sleepy, and unable to concentrate on your tasks. In cases where you feel like the world is spinning around you, you may develop nausea and vomiting.

Fortunately, you can treat early morning dizziness. This article explores dizziness and vertigo after waking up. We look at the causes and how physical therapy in Garland, TX, can help.

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Is Dizziness The Same As Vertigo?

Many people describe dizziness as vertigo. However, they are different. Dizziness is a term describing two symptoms - lightheadedness and vertigo. 

Lightheadedness is when you feel faint. A temporary decrease in the blood flow to the brain usually causes it. However, you will only experience this for a few seconds.

Vertigo, on the other hand, is when you feel as though you are moving or spinning even when you are stationary. You may also feel as though the world is spinning around you. Unfortunately, vertigo can last from a few seconds to hours. In severe cases, it may even last for days.

Symptoms Of Vertigo

The primary symptom of vertigo is the spinning sensation. If prolonged, the vertigo can lead to nausea and vomiting. Other symptoms of vertigo include;

• Problem focusing your eyes
• Loss of balance
• Ringing in your ears
• Double vision
• Slurred speech
• Hearing loss in one or both ears

What Are The Causes Of Early Morning Dizziness?

If you experience dizziness when you wake up, it may be due to one or more of the following reasons;

Dehydration

Dehydration is when your body loses more fluid than it takes in. You may become dehydrated from taking too much alcohol or caffeinated beverages. Also, sleeping in a hot environment and taking medications that make you urinate frequently can contribute to dehydration.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that interferes with your breathing. This condition repeatedly stops and starts your breathing while you sleep. Consequently, you may snore loudly and find yourself urinating frequently over the night.

In addition, your blood may not get enough oxygen due to the frequent sleep interruptions. Therefore, you may feel dizzy when you wake up.

Low Blood Pressure

The brain needs enough blood for proper functioning. However, when the blood pressure is low, you may feel dizzy and as though you want to faint. You may experience a sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand from a sitting or lying position. 

Low Blood Sugar

If you feel dizzy before you eat anything in the morning, it could be a sign of low blood sugar. You may experience dizziness in the morning if you have diabetes and didn’t eat the night before or you used a high dose of your medication.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

BPPV is a common cause of vertigo. This occurs when the small calcium particles in your inner ear are displaced. Causes of BPPV include a blow to the head, a fall, or whiplash. 

Sometimes, the calcium particles may settle by themselves, relieving dizziness symptoms. In other cases, they may get stuck in the canals and cause ongoing dizziness.

How To Help Dizziness Symptoms

Certain lifestyle changes can help you manage the symptoms of dizziness. You can help with dizziness symptoms by;

Staying Hydrated

Drinking enough fluids can help prevent dizziness. Drinking 8 cups of water daily is best if you are physically active. 

Avoid consuming alcohol or caffeinated beverages, especially in the evenings. They can dehydrate you.

Slowly Get Out Of Bed

Moving from lying to sitting or standing quickly can reduce your blood pressure and cause dizziness. It is best to get out of bed slowly to reduce this risk.

Get Enough Rest

Not getting enough sleep can make you feel dizzy in the morning. Getting 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep at night is ideal. However, if you still feel dizzy when you wake up, lie down until the dizziness passes and slowly get out of bed.

Treat Sleep Apnea

If your dizziness in the morning results from sleep apnea, a breathing device might help you. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine keeps your upper airways open by providing constant air pressure. This can help you sleep and reduce dizziness when you wake up.

How Can Physical Therapy Help With Dizziness In The Morning?

Physical therapy for dizziness employs different approaches to address your symptoms and the underlying cause of the problems. Some of the approaches used to address dizziness include;

Symptom Management

Your physical therapist will help you identify specific movements that trigger and worsen your dizziness. They can then recommend lifestyle modifications to help you manage these symptoms.

Vestibular Rehabilitation

This treatment is most especially beneficial if the cause of your dizziness is inner ear issues. Vestibular rehabilitation requires specialized exercises to address the source of your dizziness and stabilize your gaze.

This rehabilitation also involves maneuvers that dislodge the small calcium particles in the canal and send them back to where they belong.

Balance Training

Dizziness can cause balance problems, making you wobble or it difficult to walk. Balance training involves using targeted exercises to challenge your balance and help you improve over time.

Why Should You Get Physical Therapy For Dizziness?

Without proper treatment, dizziness can lead to balance problems, nausea, anxiety, and tiredness. You may also find concentrating difficult, with a high risk of falling.

Fortunately, with Garland Physical Therapy, your therapist may help identify the root cause of your dizziness and create a customized treatment program. The treatment may improve your fitness, relieve symptoms, and prevent a recurrence.

The treatment is also progressive, and your physical therapists will make necessary changes as you move along the treatment.

Conclusion

Dizziness can interfere with your day, making you extremely tired and reducing your ability to concentrate on tasks. Because there are several causes of dizziness, identifying the root cause might be difficult. Fortunately, with the help of an expert at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers - Garland Campbell, you can identify the cause and get appropriate treatment.

Your physical therapist at our clinic will assess you to know what causes your dizziness and to create a tailored treatment plan that addresses your specific needs. If you feel dizzy, do not hesitate to reach out.